Author Archives: Hans

Back to California

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Hans

In March we made our annual trip down to visit old friends in California.  This time we stayed with Austin and Monica and their 3-year-old lad Owen.  We had a wonderful work-cation, visiting the beach, the Descanso Gardens, Travel Town, … Continue reading →

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Winter Videos

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Hans

Here are a collection of videos from the winter. You can select which one to view from the upper left corner menu, or just hit play and you’ll see them all. 1) Pretending to knead some Flarp like it’s dough … Continue reading →

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Winter 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Hans

This season seemed to be all about language and verbal development.  Almost every night at the dinner table featured a recap of “what Josef said today…”  For the longest time he called himself “Beebee” (baby), and then later “Baaybyosef.”  But … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Hans

I didn’t document the holidays very thoroughly this year.  I always struggle to find a balance between capturing the event for the future, and staying in the present and enjoying it.  This year I chose the latter, and so I … Continue reading →

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Fall Videos

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Hans

Here are a collection of videos from the fall. You can select which one to view from the upper left corner menu, or just hit play and you’ll see them all. 1) Dancing at the Fall Festival 2) Helping Rachael … Continue reading →

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Autumn 2014

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Hans

This Autumn marked a huge milestone in our lives, as Josef began attending a nursery school program at the Corvallis Waldorf School, 4 hours a day, 3 days a week. I guess he had the jitters, because he threw up … Continue reading →

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Josef’s 2nd Birthday Party

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Hans

You may note that Birthday #2 looks strikingly similar to Birthday #1; with the exception of a much bigger and badder Josef iteration. We debated whether or not to have a big blowout for him–inviting his toddler friends from school … Continue reading →

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Summer 2014

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Hans

This summer was excellent in every respect, though bloody hot! The garden on the south of the house grew like a wildfire, and Josef helped himself to many a tomato plucked fresh from the vine. It’s hard to describe the … Continue reading →

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Summer Videos

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Hans

Here are some videos from the summertime to warm your heart during this cold and wet winter. Staring out my window at the grey and drizzle, it’s hard to believe it was once so green and sunny out there! Josef … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Camping

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Hans

  This event has become a greatly anticipated happening each year.  I can’t think of any other way I’d rather spend father’s day than camping with my family in the beautiful Oregon forests.  This year was extra special as Brae … Continue reading →

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